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11/22/71 around for 3 lots rather than having the driveways come out on Birch St. Also, the County wished the road easement for Birch St. widened from 50' to'60'. Other stipulations requested were that the sanitary sewer be'provided in the street before the streets are'construoted, that a cul-de -sac be constructed on the road which will connect with the future adjoining plat. Mr. Cardinal stated that the P&Z had recommended approval of the preliminary plat with these sti- ' pulations as well as that the sewer laterals be constructed before the houses are erected, and that a' temporary holding tank be installed until the inter- ceptor is hooked up. Also, a private ditch is to be moved, to be made into e small ravine with no sharp banks for children`to fall into. Mr. Gotwald's recommending letter was read which stated that the proposed plat met all of items as listed under the Preliminary Plat Sections 4 -13 of Ord. No. 21. He noted that under Ord. No 21, it is not necessary for the developer to include any design data on utilities or streets; this is to be included with the final plat for approval. However, he had made preliminary plans and studies of the sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and street grade design to deter- mine feasibility and found -that the proposed plat is proper and feasible, and recommended its approval. Mr. Van Housen's recommending letter was read, stating that he felt houses must be built on every other lot until the Sanitary sewer is completed and functioning, and that recreational facilities for girls be provided in the park area. All other requirements of the R -1 District appeared to have been completed in,previous discussions. Mr. Looher mentioned that Glenn had indicated that he may change the name of the plat again. Mr. Locher had not seen an abstract of the property and wished to make a search to be sure the property was in the name of the owners. Mr. Gotwald stated °that he would not recommend widening the'Birch St. easement to 60 feet since it is not a major thoroughfare, noting that the County only took 50 feet at the Lakes Addition plats; there is no purpose to increasing the easement to 60 feet. Mr. Bohjanen questioned the ditches in the plat; it was noted that the private ditch would just be relocated, not eliminated; also, the County ditch will be moved over. Mr. Bohjanen asked about the size of the houses to be built; Glenn stated that the model was 24 by 42 feet. Glenn hopes to create a buyers market of better homes to be in the $40- 50,000 category. There will be 77 homes in the plat. He stated that the water in the county ditch flows north. Mr. L'Allier felt we should stipulate that nay change in the county ditch would need approval from the county, and that our Engineer must approve any change in the private ditch. Mr. Gotwald noted that the final plat had to be reviewed, along with bonding for the streets, etc. Mr. Locher stated that the County Surveyor must check the plat; Mr. Gotwald stated that the County would then remark on the ditch. Mr. Bohjanen inquired about the oul-de -sac; Glenn stated that he'will close the property in December and that they would put in a 60 foot emporary cul- de -sac which would be on public property. Mr. Gotwald stated that he Would determine the feasibility of sizing the sewer to the interceptor and also the future hookup to the property south of this plat. Glenn mentioned that he thought the P&Z had raised the minimum size of a house to 960 sq. ft. once; he doesn't want a cheap project; the houses which his brother will build will be at least 24 by 42 plus a double garage. Also, the lots will be sodded before sold. There was discussion on lot and building size. Mr. Gotwald stated that all Glenn's lots meet or exceed the 11,250 sq. ft. requirements, and that at the setback line all of his lots met or exceeded 100 feet, even on the cul-de -sacs.